Obituaries
Jonathan Bullock
April 5, 1966 ~ May 13, 2024 (age 58) Jonathan Bullock 58 of Fair Bluff transitioned into eternal rest on May 13, 2024. Reverend Bellamy is the pastor and Reverend Pearl Graham will deliver the [Read More]
Year: 2024
Front Page
Vereen Pleads in 2019 Carnivore Case
One of the suspects arrested in a 2019 felony sweep in Columbus County pleaded guilty Friday in Superior Court. Joshua Vereen entered a plea of guilty to charges of being a habitual felon and being [Read More]
Obituaries
Ramon Class, Jr.
Services to be announced September 23, 1945 ~ May 11, 2024 (age 78) Ramon Class, Jr. 78, of Whiteville, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2023, at the Angel House in Whiteville. Ramon was born [Read More]
Elections
Second Primary is Tuesday
Republicans and unaffiliated voters have one more chance to choose nominees for lieutenant governor and state auditor. Polls will be open for Tuesday’s second Republican primary from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. at all normal [Read More]
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Mark Green • We Should Take a Moment to Look Up at the Sky
Recently, amidst the ever-changing North Carolina weather, I found myself looking up at the clouds in wonder. From one side of the horizon to the other stretched a great blanket of rolled, gray cotton moving [Read More]
Obituaries
Margaret Marie (Tedder) Formyduval
November 13, 1932 ~ May 12, 2024 (age 91) Margaret Marie Tedder Formyduval, 91, of Nakina, met her Lord and Savior on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 12, 2024, while in her home. Margaret was born [Read More]
Obituaries
Emory Vance Cox II
February 2, 1962 ~ May 9, 2024 (age 62) Tabor City, NC Emory Vance Cox II age 62, died Thursday, May 9, 2024 in his home. Born in Myrtle Beach, SC, he was the son [Read More]
Obituaries
Georgia Ann Graham
April 20, 1931 ~ May 8, 2024 (age 93) Georgia Ann Graham, age 93 of Fair Bluff transitioned into eternal rest on May 08, 2024. Reverend Bellamy is the pastor and will deliver the eulogy; [Read More]
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The Good News for May 10
We have another busy weekend. Get out there and enjoy the beautiful weather and get ready to spend some quality time with your mama tomorrow. The Classy Cars and Country Cooking car show and food [Read More]
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One Charged in Pocosin Road Shooting
One man has been jailed after allegedly firing 14 shots at a home in Saint James Tuesday. Jesse James Arp, 40, was held without bond. He is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with [Read More]
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Developers Ask Approval for Tiny Home Development
The first phase of a new cottage apartment complex is on Tuesday’s Whiteville City council agenda. John Fisher and Bill Lynch are requesting the city grant a special use permit for an undeveloped tract in [Read More]
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Updated: Three Charged in King Arthur Drive Shooting
Updated 3:05 p.m. May 10 Three alleged gunmen have been charged with attempted murder and conspiracy for a shooting near Whiteville. Brice Pridgen, 22, and Brayshaun Zarchary Davis, 19, are being held on charges of [Read More]
Obituaries
Mrs. Merlane Stafford
May 6, 2024 Mrs. Merlane Stafford quietly began the long sleep in the arms of Jesus Christ on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Moments of [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Justin Graney and Katie Webster of the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management.
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in-studios Guest Justin Graney and Katie Webster of the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management. If you would like to be a Guest on The Columbus [Read More]
Obituaries
Rev. John Henry Guyton
February 7, 1935 ~ May 7, 2024 (age 89) Rev. John Henry Guyton, 89, of Clarkton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton. John [Read More]
Obituaries
Brenda Gail Watts
March 23, 1948 ~ May 8, 2024 (age 76) Ms. Brenda Gail Watts, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. Born on March 23, 1948, she was the [Read More]